Procurement Specialist

Verizon; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its central Procurement team in a hybrid role, interfacing with internal stakeholders and leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives. You will influence buy-in for new processes and present ideas to Senior Leadership for approvals.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, program planning, and delivering operational efficiencies across the procurement lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain related field and demonstrated relevant experience.
• Candidates must have valid right to work in Ireland (sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems while developing and identifying areas for process improvements and enhanced operational efficiencies; establish implementation plans.
• Plan and implement buying programs.
• Lead projects and manage multiple time-sensitive requests, interfacing with all levels of management.
• Build collaborative relationships through effective verbal and written communication with customers and internal teams.
• Track delivery service levels and meet expectations established by internal customers and partners.

Skills

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvements

Customer Service

Sourcing & Procurement

Team Development

Supply Chain

Data Forecasting

Presentation Skills

Cost Saving Identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Procurement / Supply Chain

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

As Procurement Specialist, you will be joining Verizon’s central team which is Procurement's point of contact for interaction with all internal stakeholders for cross functional engagement.

This team is tasked with examining end to end processes, and identifying areas of opportunity to engage with other teams to improve existing ways of working, with the overall objective of adding more value to the business.

Specifically this will require the ability to influence our business partners through clearly presenting our new ideas and ensuring buy-in to the new initiative. Additionally, these team members will also be required to present any new ideas to Senior Leadership for approval prior to any launch of a new process.

What you’ll be doing...

• Resolving problems while developing and identifying areas for process improvements and enhanced operational efficiencies, recommending changes, and establishing plans for implementation.

• Planning and implementing buying programs.

• Leading projects and actively managing multiple time-sensitive requests, and effectively interfacing with all levels of management while supporting enhancements to the overall process.

• Building collaborative relationships by providing partnership and communication, effective both verbally and in writing, with customers and internal teams.

• Resolving problems while developing and identifying areas for process improvements and enhanced operational efficiencies and recommends changes and establishes plans for implementation.

• Tracking delivery service levels, and delivering expectations established by internal customers and partners.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, Procurement or Supply Chain related field and demonstrated relevant experience.

• To be considered for this role, applicants must already hold a valid right to work in Ireland. We are currently unable to support employment permit sponsorship.

Even better if you have one or more of the following skills:

• Vendor Management.

• Advanced Stakeholder Management.

• Process Improvements.

• Customer Service.

• Sourcing and Procurement.

• Team Development.

• Supply Chain.

• Data Forecasting.

• Strong Presentation Skills.

• Cost Saving Identification.

"Why Verizon?

Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

We are a ‘pay for performance’ company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries and performance-based incentives. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award program.

• Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.

• You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program, to empower you to make positive health decisions.

• We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.

• Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools and access to industry research.

• You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community and sustainability commitment.

Benefit packages are tailored to the specific country where a position is based.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.